1978 Harley-Davidson Super Glide

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Bring it back to life

What motivated you to start your project?

This bike sat for 26 years in my buddies garage in Florida, it was a mess. When I moved to Florida, I talked him in to selling it to me in 2020. I cosigned his loan for this bike in 1980. I rode it across Florida in 1991 from bike week. Couldn’t bear to see it waste. It was a fun project!

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

put a 21″ front wheel on it.

What are you most proud of?

Just restoring a piece of mine and my good buddies history who i have known for 55 years

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Well my Good friend was impressed. He said your the man!

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Submitted by: Marcus M

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Specifics

Classification: Classic/Restored

Make, Model & Year: 1978 Harley-Davidson Super Glide

Time spent: 6 month many hour

Motorcycle cost: 1500.00

Money spent: 2000.00

Engine: Pretty much stock Super Glide FX 1200

Intake: Stock rebuilt Keihin

Exhaust: Paughco

Transmission: Harley 4 speed

Frame: Stock

Wheels, tires and brakes: 16 inch rear, 21 inch front, new calipers master cylinder and rotors

Finish – Paint: Just cleaned it a bit

Accessories: None